A few of my friends and I have been having an ongoing dialogue about Baltimore and the ever elusive FASHION! Fashion in Baltimore has been on hiatus some would say, but I see that Betty here is trying to change that.
Of the debate, Baltimore vs. Fashion, my cohorts and I constantly battle over what is Baltimore fashion, what does it symbolize, who is the Baltimore woman, And who sets the trend? Is Baltimore original in its fashion presence?
After so many constant debates over this topic I began to think what is it that Baltimore offers to fashion. True, I don’t always see the greatest originality in dress here but I will say this, I do see personality. The problem with most, Baltimore and beyond, is that we are all trying to be so “original.” Well riddle me this, ‘what is originality?’ In the least not many can be original as the old saying goes, “there is nothing new under the sun,” but we can all be personal. Instead of being inspired when dressing, dress for you. So often you see a parade of clones stomping through the streets of Baltimore in similar looks all because they saw the next person with an item on and thought, “I would look cute in that.” Guess what, there is a lack of originality because there are no original thoughts. Original thoughts come from personal ideas and personal ideas come from inside you and what you feel. If it’s rainy out and I feel grey, I wear something steely and accompany it with tones that suit the season, if I want to feel powerful I wear a boot, etc. Basically dress for you in the most personal sense. Be who you are through your clothing. Capitalize on your personality and and originality will ensue. Clothes are made to be worn, are your clothes wearing you?
Here’s to more PERSONAL outfittings!
